As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or to carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss the uterine causes of infertility.
I. Definition
The uterus is female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ. It is where the fertilized egg implanted and develop to a fetus then to a baby. One end, it is connected to the cervix, the other is connected on both sides to the Fallopian tubes.
II. Uterine causes of infertility
1. Bicornate uterus
Bicornate uterus also known as heart-shaped uterus caused by abnormal formation of mullerrian duct, thereby increasing the risk of premature born baby or miscarry due to small than normal uterus.
2. Fibroid
Fibroid is benign tumour which grows in, on or outside of the wall of the uterus. If it grows big enough, it may interfere with the implantation of embryo in the uterus leading to premature delivery, miscarriage and increasing the risk of infertility if they grow near the opening of both Fallopian tubes and distort the shape of uterine captivity.
3. Sepate uterus
Sepate uterus is a condition in which the uterus is divided by septum into separate half. Since the uterus is divided, each half has little space for the fetus to grow. It may not interferes with implantation of fertilized eggs but the pregnancy may end with premature birth of miscarriage.
4. Unicornuate uterus
Unicornuate uterus is a malforming uterus which is formed from one only of the paired mullerian ducts while the other mullerian duct does not develop. Women with unicornuate uterus may never be diagnosis and may be possible to get pregnant but the reproductive failure is high.
5. Uterine factors
Uterine problem such as endometriosis may increase the risk of infertility because it interferes with the implantation of fertilized egg into the uterus.
I. Definition
The uterus is female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ. It is where the fertilized egg implanted and develop to a fetus then to a baby. One end, it is connected to the cervix, the other is connected on both sides to the Fallopian tubes.
II. Uterine causes of infertility
1. Bicornate uterus
Bicornate uterus also known as heart-shaped uterus caused by abnormal formation of mullerrian duct, thereby increasing the risk of premature born baby or miscarry due to small than normal uterus.
2. Fibroid
Fibroid is benign tumour which grows in, on or outside of the wall of the uterus. If it grows big enough, it may interfere with the implantation of embryo in the uterus leading to premature delivery, miscarriage and increasing the risk of infertility if they grow near the opening of both Fallopian tubes and distort the shape of uterine captivity.
3. Sepate uterus
Sepate uterus is a condition in which the uterus is divided by septum into separate half. Since the uterus is divided, each half has little space for the fetus to grow. It may not interferes with implantation of fertilized eggs but the pregnancy may end with premature birth of miscarriage.
4. Unicornuate uterus
Unicornuate uterus is a malforming uterus which is formed from one only of the paired mullerian ducts while the other mullerian duct does not develop. Women with unicornuate uterus may never be diagnosis and may be possible to get pregnant but the reproductive failure is high.
5. Uterine factors
Uterine problem such as endometriosis may increase the risk of infertility because it interferes with the implantation of fertilized egg into the uterus.
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